Smother

With the family still picking up the pieces after the death of Denis, a stranger turns up on Val's doorstep claiming to be Denis' estranged son, Finn. Presented with this unwelcome guest, the Aherns soon realize their ordeal is far from over.

Finn settles in and the Aherns continue to be threatened; Val asks Joe to do some digging.

Finn learns a secret from Elaine's past; Alanna reveals that Denis has visited Finn before.

It's Callum's 16th birthday and tensions between Anna and Elaine reach boiling point. Jenny's ex-husband Michael arrives in town, devastated to learn of baby nell's existence. Joe finds out some shocking information about Finn, but tragedy intervenes to keep the Aherns from the truth.

Val resolves to make amends after Finn's intervention with the intruder. She holds a family dinner, but Alana makes a shocking announcement about Finn and battle lines are drawn once again.

Ingrid tells Val about Finn's threats and she reveals that she was aware of his existence but not that his mother had died. After Callum discovers the truth about Dennis's death, matters come to a head at the house. Grace decides she needs a clean break from the family.